FINAL Flashcards
What is required with a barbell squat, barbell bench press, and barbell incline press?
A spotter
What is the role of the spotter?
Helping another person to lift the bar from the rack
Return the bar to the rack
Identify potential equipment probleems
T?F: utilizing or adapting a piece of equipment for a different use than it was purposed could result in injury, an increase in liability, and the potential for having an equipment manufacturer void its warranty.
True
What is the number of spotters dependent on?
a. load being lifted
b. ability of the spotter(s)
Should there be a spotter when performing Olympic lifts?
No, everyone should stand clear and the lifter should drop the bar
Is it necessary for high school students to understand and appreciate the potential risks and benefits with strength training, all weight room policies and emergency evacuation before participating in strength-training program?
Yes, in order to ensure safety and minimize liability
What type of grip should be used by the spotter when the parbell bench press exrcise is being performed?
An alternated and closed grip
It is the most secure and strongest grip
Why are the “behind neck pulldown” and “behind neck press” contraindicated?
require a high degree of external shoulder rotation
increase the risk of rotator cuff injury
What type of grip is most likely to cause injury while performing the bench press exercise?
thumbless (open) grip
When is a weightt lifting belt necessary?
Only during near max and max lifts that directly stress the back
What movements are necessary to minimize the risk of injury when lifting a bar from the floor?
Flex knees and hips
Keep the bar close to the body
Maintain the normal lordotic arch in back
What phase of the lift do you inhale and exhale?
Inhale - eccentric phase
Exhale - concentric
What is the proper foot placement for the back squat exercise?
It is to place the feet b/w hip and shoulder width apart with toes angled outward
When performing the back squat, how many steps should be taken after removing the bar from the rack?
1-2 steps backwards
Reps and load for a HS CX runner focusing on muscular endurance?
load is 12
HS VB wants to increase VJ. What is a strength exercise to improve performance?
Power clean
What is a mesocycle?
a period of 1-6 months
The manipulation of program design, variables of volume, intensity and exercise selection in order to maximize adaptations over the course of an annual training plan best describes what?
Periodization
How many hours are required for full muscle recovery following a hard total-body strength training workout?
72 hrs
How do you determine the right time to increase the training load?
2-for-2 rule
2 or more reps over the assigned rep goal in the last set for 2 consecutive workouts
What is the recommended training volume during a hypertrophy phase?
6 exercises
3x10 reps
70% of 1RM
90 sec rest
What training phase requires the greatest training volume?
the hypertrophy training phase
What is the load/rep scheme when training for absolute strength?
Heavier loads
Fewer reps
How long should rest be between sets when training for muscular endurance?
Short
What is the percentage of 1RM needed for an exercise intensity of 10RM?
75%
What is the focus for a 14 yr old athlete that wants to start strength training?
single sets
10-15 reps
proper technique
What is the appropriate exercise sequence for an experienced 15 yr old who needs to develop body power?
Power clean Squat Bench press Lat pulldown Bicep curl
What is the best sequence for a 15 yr old student w/ no prior experience
2-3 nonconsecutive days/week
What is the best formula for calculating exercise volume?
repssetloads*training frequency
What is the proper 3 day training mode?
Monday=heavy
Wednesday=light
Friday=medium
What is the best feedback for reinforcing a student’s strength training?
Positive reinforcement
Specific information feedback
What is important to remember when setting goals?
Challenging but attainable
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
Place on the wall the names of students who can properly perform the back squat exercise
How should you define success?
Meeting personal goals
Emphasize task-oriented goals